Flat Fee MLS $298

One-Time Fee

Realtor.com $258

One-Time Fee

Listed on Realtor.com

National coverage

Not listed on local MLS

Listed on this FSBO website

Retain the right to Sell By Owner

No real estate commission

6 month listing

Latest For Sale By Owner Trends

The market may present its fair share of challenges these days, but according to the latest data from the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors, For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) sellers are on the decline.

Sellers know that they need all the guidance and expert help that they can get. In order to sell a home, one needs a solid marketing plan, exposure, and market knowledge on prices and comparables. For Sale By Owner sales accounted for 14 percent of the market in 2003 and 2004 when the market was booming. Sellers took advantage of the fact that many times a simple sign or newspaper listing could sell a home in days, especially in highly desirable market. 2010 saw only 9 percent of sales originating from For Sale By Owner. According to the report, the majority of For Sale By Owner take place in rural areas and central city locations, both areas that experience less traffic.